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Job Description
The Role
The Cook at Enso Village plays a vital role in providing nutritious delicious and wellbalanced meals for our residents and staff. You will prepare and serve a variety of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and preferences ensuring quality presentation and consistency. The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial kitchen environment a passion for food and a commitment to creating an exceptional dining experience in a vibrant communityfocused setting.
Position Duties:
- Prepare all dining room foods (hot and cold) in accordance with high culinary standards and specifications.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of food products sanitation standards and kitchen policies/procedures and apply appropriate culinary techniques.
- Follow menu recipes and instructions from the Executive Chef to ensure meal orders are prepared accurately and served in designated areas.
- Portion food based on production schedules and recipe guidelines while adhering to safe food handling practices and critical control temperatures.
- Operate all kitchen equipment safely and correctly; ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and utensils during and after each shift.
- Consistently follow all kitchen policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required to support kitchen operations.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a restaurant or foodservice environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
- Culinary degree or certificate in Culinary Arts is preferred.
- ServSafe certification is preferred.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required to effectively communicate with team members follow instructions and ensure safety in the workplace.
Physical Requirements:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 90 of the workday.
- Ability to stoop bend and stretch frequently particularly in small or tight spaces.
- Must be able to lift carry push and hold up to 60 pounds.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures from ovens stoves and freezers.
As a responsible and safetyconscious organization we are committed to maintaining a secure and drugfree work environment. To ensure the wellbeing of our team members and uphold our values we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process.
Compensation and Benefits:
Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $24.00 $28.00 per hour. This salary range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors including candidates work experience education/training key skills external nonprofit market data and business considerations.
We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and wellbeing. Fulltime team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage available starting on your first day of employment.
- Life & Disability Insurance: Companypaid life insurance and longterm disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with a generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation sick days personal days and holidays.
- Healthy Meals: Subsidized organic nutritious meals available daily.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.
We value applicants of all different backgrounds experiences and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all of the qualifications) we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status disability age genetic information or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
